CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,861 km
10,477 miles
KEM
Kemi / Tornio
Finland
Distance
16,861 km
10,477 mi / 9,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC KEM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Kemi-Tornio Airport
IATA Code CHC KEM
ICAO Code NZCH EFKE
City Christchurch Kemi / Tornio
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 123 ft 61 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 65.780000, 24.580000

Christchurch (CHC) to Kemi / Tornio (KEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) in Kemi / Tornio, Finland is 16,861 kilometers (10,477 miles / 9,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Christchurch, it's 22:42 in Kemi / Tornio. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kemi / Tornio (KEM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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